NFU Education once again participated聽in the LAMMA show1. Building on the success of previous years, this initiative aims to introduce schoolchildren from urban areas to the agricultural industry, highlighting the diverse career opportunities available within the sector with exciting, state of the art technology on show.
In collaboration with event organisers Agriconnect and with sponsorship from AGCO, NFU Education guided聽over thirty Year 9 students from the centre of Birmingham2聽through the exhibition. The students engaged聽in interactive workshops and explored聽the event further through a scavenger hunt with support from NFU Farmers for Schools ambassadors. These experiences are designed to provide insights into modern farming practices and the latest technological advancements in agriculture.
NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos said: 鈥淚ntroducing young people from wide and diverse backgrounds to the agricultural industry is vital for its future sustainability. Many young people, especially those from urban areas, are disconnected from farming and food production. By showcasing the innovation, technology, and dedication that underpin modern farming practices, we hope to bridge that gap and inspire the next generation to consider careers in agriculture.
鈥淭he farming sector offers an incredible diversity of opportunities, from engineering and science to environmental management and food production. Events like LAMMA provide the perfect platform to spark curiosity and encourage students to see farming not just as a job, but as a fulfilling and essential industry that feeds the nation and cares for the environment. By engaging with these students now, we can plant the seeds for a future workforce that is passionate and well-informed about the challenges and rewards of agriculture, and who understand and value the role of farming in their lives."
Agriconnect marketing manager Sophie Jackson-Holgate said: 鈥溾�淲e were聽thrilled to have students attend the career zone at LAMMA for a second year running. LAMMA is a fantastic place for students from a non-ag background to come and learn about agriculture and the exciting career and learning opportunities available in the industry.鈥澛�
AGCO Ltd. Aftersales Training Business Development Manager Ash Briggs said: 鈥淲ith almost everything in today鈥檚 modern world being powered by electronics, the AGCO UK & Ireland Aftersales Training Team were more than happy to deliver a series of short micro-teach sessions to local school children on the subject of basic vehicle electrics at LAMMA 25.
鈥淎lthough the AGCO Apprenticeship Scheme has been enormously successful in recent years, we strongly believe that anything we can do to encourage the next generation of agricultural engineers is vital to the future success of our sector.
鈥淲e would like to thank both the NFU and Farmers Guardian for arranging the opportunity for us to showcase some of the technology and diagnostic processes used by our dealer technicians to trace and repair vehicle electrical faults.鈥�